If it's just Morris, that would be absurd. I'd love to hear an explanation on how at one point, less than 20% of voters thought Morris was worthy, and how that would grow to 75%+. He didn't do anything in the last 12 years to make his case better. And if we're voting for "non-roiders" than Biggio and Raines are much more worthy.

Morris, Blyleven, etc. are classic examples why the eligibility should be shortened to 10 years, if not shorter. I'm not saying they should or shouldn't be in, but if it takes you 15 years to build up a case and "convince" people to let you in, you're not a HOFer. Period.

Posted by Got_Worms on 1/5/2013 9:42:00 PM (view original):There is going to be a lot of spirited talk about the HOF results this week, and I actually like David Schoenfeld, especially compared to most other writers on ESPN.

This is a pretty interesting piece and I thought about how the next couple elections might play out, and with all the big names coming up for election, are we bound to have a 5 or 6 player class???

Posted by Jtpsops on 1/9/2013 5:49:00 PM (view original):Morris, Blyleven, etc. are classic examples why the eligibility should be shortened to 10 years, if not shorter. I'm not saying they should or shouldn't be in, but if it takes you 15 years to build up a case and "convince" people to let you in, you're not a HOFer. Period.

I like the 15 year window. It gives voters time to correct mistakes (Blyleven) and only rarely do undeserving players sneak in...cough...Rice....cough...Dawson.

This is why the voting should be changed - or the voter pool expanded. If voters need 15 years to "get it right" or be convinced of a guy's worthiness, they're either too dumb to vote, or too easily influenced to have the vote.

Posted by Got_Worms on 1/5/2013 9:42:00 PM (view original):There is going to be a lot of spirited talk about the HOF results this week, and I actually like David Schoenfeld, especially compared to most other writers on ESPN.

This is a pretty interesting piece and I thought about how the next couple elections might play out, and with all the big names coming up for election, are we bound to have a 5 or 6 player class???

Posted by Jtpsops on 1/9/2013 5:49:00 PM (view original):Morris, Blyleven, etc. are classic examples why the eligibility should be shortened to 10 years, if not shorter. I'm not saying they should or shouldn't be in, but if it takes you 15 years to build up a case and "convince" people to let you in, you're not a HOFer. Period.

I like the 15 year window. It gives voters time to correct mistakes (Blyleven) and only rarely do undeserving players sneak in...cough...Rice....cough...Dawson.

I think Blyleven is more deserving than Morris, but it's another example of "what did he do to convince 65% of voters in 12 years that he is suddenly HOF worthy?" Think about it...he once got 14.1% of the vote.